Local Salary Data

Social Science Research Assistants Salary in Alexandria, VA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$36,000
6 filings
DOL Median (Alexandria, VA)
$36,000
vs National
-25%
National: $48,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,750
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$36,000
-25% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Social Science Research Assistants in Alexandria, VA earns $36,000 in nominal terms, which is 25% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,750 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Alexandria, VA?

The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Alexandria, VA is $36,000 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Alexandria, VA a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?

A Social Science Research Assistants in Alexandria, VA earns 25% less than the national median of $48,000, or $35,750 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.